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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.56, 11,187.06 and 2,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.56, 11,187.06 and 2,461.02 is: 3,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.56 : 11,187.06 = 2,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.56/11,187.06 = 2,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.56x = 11,187.06 × 2,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.56x = 27,531,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,527.22/7,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.77

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